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pair of good jumper cables (if you are on the road), have another car idle next to you for some time, this should charge the battery enough to be able to go home (if you dont live far from where you broke down. Switch off headlights, radio anything that you dont have to use. As this all drains power (including hazard lights).
When you get home, get an approved battery charger and charge your battery on normal charge (you get a choice between rapid and normal). And get your charging system checked asap!
What else can I help you with?
Will jump starting a dead truck battery drain a car battery?
If the donor vehicle is running and has a properly functioning alternator, no.
How long should jump-leads be left on a dead battery before it will be fully charged?
Recharging a dead battery by using jumper cables connected to another vehicle is a very bad idea. You are overworking the alternator on the donor vehicle and can very well destroy that alternator. Recharge a dead battery with a battery charger and never with another vehicle.
Charging a dead car battery?
To charge a dead car battery, you'll need a compatible battery charger or jumper cables and another vehicle with a working battery. If using a battery charger, connect the positive terminal of the charger to the dead battery’s positive terminal and the negative terminal to a grounded metal point on the car. If jump-starting, connect the positive terminals of both batteries first, followed by the negative terminal of the working battery to the dead battery's negative terminal. Allow the dead battery to charge for a sufficient time before attempting to start the vehicle.
How do a start a 93 aerostar i turn key wont start just clicking noise?
The battery is probably dead. Test the voltage of the battery with your volt or multi-meter, with the vehicle off it should read about 12.5v. Anything less than 12, and you have a dead battery. Try getting someone to assist you in jump starting the vehicle. If that works, make sure there is no un-necessary current draw on the battery after the vehicle has been switched off such as a car stereo, or the dome light.
How does a battery jump starter work?
A battery jump starter works by taking the charge from another battery, such as in another car, and passing it to the dead battery. When the charge is sufficient in starting the dead battery, it should then start charging itself as the engine runs.
How does an automotive battery get recharged?
An auto motive can be recharged by connecting the dead battery to another vehicle with a charged battery by the use of a jumper cable by connecting both end to both batteries then starting the car with the charged battery inside.
When jump-starting a car, what color do you connect first on a car battery?
When jump-starting a car, you should connect the red jumper cable to the positive terminal of the dead battery first.
What would make my battery go dead after replacing it and the alternator?
The vehicle should ave a voltage regulator. If the battery and alternator are good then the regulator is most likely bad.
Will a loose battery wire cause a battery to go dead?
No. A loose battery connector will cause problems drawing power from the battery to start the vehicle, and it may present a bit of a problem charging it (but that is not likely because the charging current is low compared to the starting current). If you have a loose connector and the battery goes dead, clean and tighten your battery terminals and start making some checks. The loose connector will not cause your battery to go dead.
How do you jump start another vehicle with a Chevy Cobalt?
To jump start another vehicle with a Chevy Cobalt, first ensure both vehicles are turned off. Connect the red jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the Cobalt's battery and then to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Next, connect the black jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the Cobalt's battery and attach the other end to a grounded metal surface on the dead vehicle, away from the battery. Start the Cobalt and let it run for a few minutes, then try starting the other vehicle.
What can a car battery jumper be used for?
Car battery jumpers are used to revive a dead battery in your vehicle. This is done by connecting a pair of jumper cables from a running car, or booster car, to the car with the dead battery. Once these are connected, the booster vehicle is started and begins to charge the non-working vehicle.
How can I safely use a ring jumper cable to jump-start a vehicle?
To safely use a ring jumper cable to jump-start a vehicle, first ensure both vehicles are turned off. Connect the positive () ring to the positive terminal of the dead battery and the negative (-) ring to a metal surface on the car with the charged battery. Start the working vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. Then try starting the dead vehicle. Disconnect the cables in reverse order once the dead vehicle starts.
